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Distance from Somerset N2 to 6

Somerset N2 to 6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,694.2 km in roughly 18 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset N2 → 6
Road distance
1,694.2 km
N1 N17 N2 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,390.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 55 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1135 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,836.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,849.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,159.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,185.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,742.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,759.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,168.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,202.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,923.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,947.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,485.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,529.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0827, 18.8270
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,694.2 km 18 hrs 55 min
Start Somerset N2
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Broadway Boulevard
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  17. Turn right
    1.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left
    2.9 km
  20. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ 6 → Somerset N2 Somerset N2 to Johannesburg Somerset N2 to Pretoria Somerset N2 to Cape Town Somerset N2 to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
847.4 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 27 min • 9 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
281.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:22 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,081.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R338.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,454.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset N2 -34.08272, 18.82702
Midpoint
847.4 km
Total: 1,694.2 km
Midpoint 847.4 km
1,694.2 km 18 hrs 55 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,694.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,388.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 847.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08272, 18.82702
Midpoint -30.28787, 25.72696
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset N2 from 6? +
Somerset N2 is about 1,694.2 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset N2 to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset N2 to 6 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Somerset N2 to 6? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Somerset N2 to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,836.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,849.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,159.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,185.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset N2 to 6? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Broadway Boulevard
From Somerset N2 To 6
Stellenbosch
From Somerset N2 To 6
Wellington
From Somerset N2 To 6
Franschnoek
From Somerset N2 To 6
: Worcester
From Somerset N2 To 6
: Johannesburg
From Somerset N2 To 6
ern Bypass
From Somerset N2 To 6
: Springs
From Somerset N2 To 6

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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